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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154,831.40, 232,247.10 and 131,211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154,831.40, 232,247.10 and 131,211.80 is: 196,817.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154,831.40 : 232,247.10 = 131,211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154,831.40/232,247.10 = 131,211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154,831.40x = 232,247.10 × 131,211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154,831.40x = 30,473,560,035.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,473,560,035.78/154,831.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,817.70

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